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Are you a good friend? James Avramenko (comedian, writer) wants to know. Every week James interviews guests from across the internet to dis…
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Friendless

Friendless

Are you a good friend? James Avramenko (comedian, writer) wants to know. Every week James interviews guests from across the internet to discuss what it means to be a friend, what does community mean, and how can we build stronger connections to ourselves and each other.
Friendless is an engaging and honest look at connection, intimacy, and self-compassion in the digital age.
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Recent Episodes

April 1, 2025

How to Love in a F*cked Up World (with special guest Dean Spade)

In this episode of 'Friendless,' host James Avramenko meets and converses with Dean Spade—a lawyer, writer, and activist known for his work on queer and trans liberation. Dean discusses his new book, 'Love in a Fucked Up Worl...
April 1, 2025

Don't Call It A Comeback

In this special comeback episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko returns from a five-month hiatus to discuss his personal journey, the importance of self-respect, and the evolving themes of the show. James reflects on the...
Oct. 29, 2024

Refocusing Jurassic Park's Feminist Lens (with special guest Hannah McGregor)

This week on a very special episode of "Friendless", join host James Avramenko as he sits down with the insightful Hannah McGregor, author and co-host of the popular podcast "Material Girls." Hannah, who penned "Clever Girl,"...
Oct. 22, 2024

Halloween Spook-tacular!

🎃 Spooktacular Halloween Special 🎃 In this chilling Halloween special of Friendless , host James Avramenko dives deep into the eerie world of horror movies and books, sharing his favourite spine-tingling picks and answering l...
Oct. 15, 2024

How Do Adults Make Friends?

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko tackles the age-old question: How do adults make friends? James shares his experiences at a speed dating event, where he delved into various fascinating topics ...
Oct. 8, 2024

Building Lasting Connections (with special guest Keira Daniels)

In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko welcomes back a beloved guest, Keira Daniels. Their conversation is a delightful blend of humour, introspection, and valuable life lessons on aging, friendshi...

Recent Blog Posts

May 31, 2023

Have you been a good friend?

What makes a good friend? This has been the core question of my ongoing podcast (read: freelance sociology project) “Friendless”. Lately, however, I’ve been re-examining the philosophy behind this question. There are themes that …

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About the Host

James Avramenko

James Avramenko is the creator and host of Friendless. He is a multi-disciplinary artist, working in publishing, theatre, visual, and audio mediums. His work has been published in Geist, SledgeHammer Lit, and Monster Monthly. He dreams of someday writing movie novelizations.